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How to delete weird folders created by robocopy..

  • 10-06-2009 10:57am
    #1
    techguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I made a mistake when typing a path into a Robocopy task. As a result Robocopy has gone and constructed the new path for me with the root folders name being the typo. I can't delete this folder as it says its not empty when it is.

    I am showing hidden and system files/folders.. Also, the last folder in the level has no name. I have ownership of the file and still no go..It's really weird and I can't delete it.

    I haven't tried much like safe mode/linux boot etc..

    Wondering if there is a way to remove it from within windows.


Comments

  • #2
    mickoneill30
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭mickoneill30


    Can you delete it from a command prompt. Failing that it might be corrupt. A chkdsk might fix it up and allow it to be deleted.


  • #3
    TheZenWithin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭TheZenWithin


    try delete it in safe mode as whatever program stopping you from deleting it cannot run in safe mode.

    or try one of these programs:
    http://www.sharewareconnection.com/titles/delete-folders.htm


  • #4
    techguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭techguy


    I've tried the command line and no luck.

    I'll try safe mode and CHKDSK later.. thanks..!


  • #5
    mick.fr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭mick.fr


    There you go
    http://www.purgeie.com/delinv/index.htm


  • #6
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,442 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    techguy wrote: »
    I've tried the command line and no luck.

    I'll try safe mode and CHKDSK later.. thanks..!
    cd folder ........ just in case
    rd . /s /q

    rename and move may also work as windows won't delete files of the same name as currently loaded into memory


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